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AO03 HJV

2003 Toyota Avensis

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,365 mi
Last recorded111,365 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Avensis80,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HJV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 111,365 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 104,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f both lower control arms [wishbone] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 104,538 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f both lower control arms [wishbone] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 99,224 miles

HiRISE stoplight inop

boto area full

engine, under and sill covers fitted

front and rear lower amrs corroding

front and rear subframe scorroding

ns and os rear inner sills corroding

osr tyre close to legal limit

rear chassis corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2018 94,912 miles

brake pipes coated

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2018 94,192 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner main tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s/r inner sills and chassis sections (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes coated

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage and wear on inner and outer edges n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Mar 2017 88,234 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall damage and cracking on inner and outer edges

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes coated

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

n/s and o/s/r inner sills and chassis sections corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2017 88,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall damage and cracking on inner and outer edges

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes coated

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

n/s and o/s/r inner sills and chassis sections corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 81,455 miles

engine underside and outer sills covers fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2016 81,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

engine underside and outer sills covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 72,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wear on inner edge

outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2015 72,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wear on inner edge

outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2014 57,654 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 45,449 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,999 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,093 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 36,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 31,819 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,215 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,105 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,725 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 17,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 13,596 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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AO03 HJV is a 2003 Toyota Avensis in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 80,970 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO03 HJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Avensis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO03 HJV is a 2003 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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